Tuesday, 07/31/2018 18:56 clock Volkswagen threatens the recall of numerous electric cars due to exposure to the toxic heavy metal cadmium. The group announced that a recall by the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) was “currently in clarification”. Accordingly, up to 124,000 electric cars are affected. In them, a charger is installed, which contains cadmium to a small… Continue reading Volkswagen threatens recall of 124,000 electric cars
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The dark side of power
The government has delivered itself with skin and hair of the automobile industry, that is the shocking realization of the Diesel summit. Politics allow corporations to continue to shirk their responsibilities. For how much longer? Angela Merkel has the talent to be in the right place at the right time. Currently the right place is… Continue reading The dark side of power
BMW recalls 324,000 cars in Europe after Korean engine fires -FAZ
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German luxury carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE) is recalling about 324,000 diesel vehicles in Europe to fix a technical fault that has caused engine fires in South Korea, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) said. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer BMW is seen on the bonnet of a vehicle covered with… Continue reading BMW recalls 324,000 cars in Europe after Korean engine fires -FAZ
BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July
SEOUL (Reuters) – BMW’s (BMWG.DE) South Korean unit apologized over a spate of engine fires, estimated by the country’s transport ministry at 27 over January to July, that has prompted a government probe and a major backlash from consumers. BMW said it will launch a recall of 106,000 diesel vehicles, including the 520d, starting from… Continue reading BMW Korea apologizes as 27 vehicles catch fire over January-July
Honda to recall 96,900 SUVs in China, runs checks on two models
BEIJING (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) on Monday said it will recall 96,900 Avancier sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China, due to a cold-climate engine problem that has already led to hundreds of thousands of its vehicles being recalled earlier this year. FILE PHOTO – A security agent guards Honda Avancier SUV after it… Continue reading Honda to recall 96,900 SUVs in China, runs checks on two models
Hypercar manufacturer Lister to move HQ to Hyndburn Rocket Centre
By Tim Aldred Posted on: 27th July, 2018 at 8:07 am Hypercar manufacturer Lister has announced major expansion plans which include new premises with a HQ in Hyndburn Rocket Centre. A ray of sunshine for the automotive sector shines on Lancashire. The iconic Rocket Centre, with over 25,000 square ft. of showroom space will be… Continue reading Hypercar manufacturer Lister to move HQ to Hyndburn Rocket Centre
UPDATE 1-Honda hikes annual profit view, posts surprise Q1 rise on N.America sales
* Sees annual operating profit 710 bln yen, prior view 700 bln yen * Cuts global group vehicle sales f’cast from previous view * Expects to sell record 5.29 mln vehicles, prior view 5.38 mln (Recasts, adds details on results) TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co raised its full-year forecast operating profit forecast… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Honda hikes annual profit view, posts surprise Q1 rise on N.America sales
Audi will manufacture its electric motors in Hungary
Audi has officially started this week the production of electric motors in the Györ plant in Hungary with which it will supply its zero emissions models. Audi continues to take important steps when it comes to its electrical strategy. Recall that Audi launched its Action and Transformation Plan at the end of last year with… Continue reading Audi will manufacture its electric motors in Hungary
UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens
PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Mercedes maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) blamed U.S.-China tariffs for a 30 percent drop in second-quarter profit and predicted a further decline as new emissions test standards hit sales. FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Earnings before interest and… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens
Multi-brand network Euro Repar Car Service launched in Morocco
• First Euro Repar Car Service opened in Casablanca1 on 18 July• Groupe PSA joins forces with its long-standing importer, Sopriam, to roll out its multi-brand repair network in the country• The network now includes 3,500 garages worldwide, and aims to expand to 10,000 locations at least by 2021 The opening was attended by Christophe Musy, Senior Vice… Continue reading Multi-brand network Euro Repar Car Service launched in Morocco